STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The Eger Foundation hosted "A Night to Remember" Saturday, a premier event fashioned after Truman Capote's legendary Black and White Ball at the Plaza Hotel in 1966 -- one of the greatest dinner parties ever thrown in American high society.

Here on the local level the event came to life at the Richmond County Country Club, the plush Dongan Hills mansion where some 200 guests enjoyed the revelry and partied with a purpose during a celebration that lived up to its promise.

And the beautiful people -- not just in respect of their good looks or social status, but because of their inner goodness that makes the world a better place -- not only came out to laud the evening's honorees, but also to contribute generously to a most worthy cause.

The swank soiree -- that sizzled with plenty of fun and fancy -- saw dazzling damsels dressed to the nines in their best sequins and satins and gents in spiffy suits sipping scotch whisky and high-style martini cocktails.

Honored during the seventh annual "Night to Remember" was Rita Nasso, Dr. John Piazza and Mrs. Susan Kim-Piazza and Marcello and Charlotte Sciarrino.

Mrs. Nasso was born in the town of Terranova in Reggio Calabria, Italy. At age 22 she immigrated to America with her husband and then 2-year-old son Guilio (i.e. pharmacologist and film producer Julius R. Nasso, now of Eltingville) and entered Ellis Island to start a new life in America.

Mrs. Nasso has dedicated her life to her family that includes grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Dr. John Piazza is a recognized authority on health and fitness and has been a practicing doctor in the field of chiropractic care since 1996. He is an internationally certified chiropractic sports physician and works with Olympic and professional athletes. He practices at New York Chiropractic & Physical Therapy, a center for the rehabilitation of sports-related injuries.

A frequent lecturer at local and national conferences and a philanthropist, Dr. Piazza is a featured industry expert on TV and in print.

Mrs. Kim-Piazza is former vice president of marketing for a leading broadband communications provider. Along with her business partner she formed SK & Associates, working as the consulting arm to a multi-billion dollar hedge fund firm with offices in New York, Connecticut, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Massachusetts and London.

She and her husband are founders of the Sports Science Lab, a world-class facility focused on optimizing performance of all athletes using state-of-the art sports science technologies.

As a patron of the arts, Mrs. Kim-Piazza supports art-based initiatives through organizations such as the Shakespeare Society, the American Songbook Project and Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden. She is a third degree black belt in the art of Tae Kwon Do.

Marcello Sciarrino is operating partner at the Island Auto Group. He started his managerial career as a general sales manager and went on to work for one of the largest Hyundai branches in the country as director of variable operations. He sits on the Hyundai Advertising Board, as well as the Richmond University Medical Center Foundation Board.

In his philanthropic endeavors, Sciarrino has been involved with various organizations like Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island Giving Circle, the CYO and The Eger Foundation.

Charlotte Sciarrino received her teaching degree from St. Joseph's College and has since retired from her profession to be a full-time mom.

She is a past member of the Parents Association of Building Blocks Montessori, a member of Eger Harbor House Ladies Society and Auxiliary and involved with Island Giving Circle, where she works on projects helping the homeless, elderly, veterans and children.

The lavish event's divine three-course dinner was followed by Eger's signature after party, dotted with desserts, cordials and cigars.

Event chairs were Mark and Jane DeFazio. Leslie and Robert Kasegrande served as co-chairs. Journal chairs were Peter and Stacey Montanti.

In speaking of the evening, David Rose, president and CEO of Eger Lutheran Homes & Services, Inc., stated:

"Eger's 'A Night To Remember' provides us an opportunity to share the wonders of Eger with our friends and partners in caring while celebrating several of our friends for their commitment in service and philanthropy to the Staten Island community we share. Tonight we also celebrate Eger's entrance into its second century of caring, 91 years on its present 22 acre site in the Greenbelt and recognize the exceptional skills of the Eger staff who have achieved Five Stars in Overall Quality in the National nursing home rating scale. I express a wealth of gratitude to all for their support and inspiration and for their continued belief in what Eger so capably does for our community."

And Peter Maniscalco, chairman of the board, noted: "On this our 101st anniversary I would like to congratulate David Rose and his staff, as well as the board of trustees for their continued concern and dedication of providing premium care to our residents And I'd like to congratulate the honorees this evening for their dedication to our community in the various roles that they maintain in their lives."